Sweetwater in Nolan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
S.D. Myres
(November 22, 1871 - July 2, 1953)
Photographed By Dave W, November 5, 2022
1. S.D. Myres Marker
Samuel Dale Myres began his career as an apprentice saddle-maker in Cleburne. He moved to Sweetwater in 1898. A highly skilled craftsman, Myres was soon known for his superior workmanship. He served as mayor of Sweetwater from 1908 to 1911, and was instrumental in many city improvements. His saddlery business was relocated to this building in 1919 after a fire destroyed his first shop. Myres closed his Sweetwater business in 1937 and moved to El Paso, where he died in 1953.
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4400.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 22, 1871.
Location. 32° 28.292′ N, 100° 24.572′ W. Marker is in Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan County. Marker is on Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 309 Oak St, Sweetwater TX 79556, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ragland Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium (about 500 feet away); W.A.S.P. (Women's Airforce Service Pilots) Training Base: Avenger Field (about 500 feet away); Nolan County (about 600 feet away); First Baptist Church of Sweetwater
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Photographed By Dave W, November 5, 2022
2. S.D. Myres Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2022, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
